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Lewis HamiltonUnion Flag reveal helmet · British Grand Prix


2009 · British Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton

McLaren

home race

The story

For his return to Silverstone as defending winner Hamilton ran a special version of his yellow helmet whose top appears ripped away to reveal a fluttering Union Flag beneath, his first change of design since his 2007 debut apart from the Monaco diamonds, chosen to show he is a British sportsman and to recognise the support of the Silverstone fans.

Facts

Season
2009 · Formula 1
Round
8
Event
British Grand Prix
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The circuit

Silverstone Circuit
Sources (3)
  1. Lewis Hamilton's best helmets through the years - Formula1.com
  2. Hamilton shows new helmet for British GP - F1technical (17 Jun 2009)
  3. Special helmet for Hamilton's British return - Motorsport.com (GMM, Jun 2009)

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